Disaster Relief

General Resources for People with Disabilities

The Partnership for inclusive Disaster Strategies (PiDS). Disaster Strategies. Inclusive disaster planning and emergency preparedness for people with disabilities and others who also have access and functional needs (older adults, people with limited English proficiency or low literacy, people with temporary health conditions, pregnant women, etc.).

Pass it On Center.National AT Reuse Center that assists people during / after a disaster to gain access to lost/damaged durable medical equipment/assistive technology

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Resources for people who rely on AAC, family members and other members of AAC community

Information and Training Materials

Emergency Checklist for people who use AAC and those who care about them. Easy to use with graphics.

Augmentative Communication News . Stories about people with complex communication needs taking action during and after Hurricane Katrina/other incidents. Suggestions for Taking Action. Useful for people who rely on AAC, their family members and providers and organizations.